| Capability | Vouch | Separate apps |
|---|---|---|
| Admin dashboards | One Shopify embedded app | Often 2–4 apps with separate logins and settings |
| Reviews + UGC | Free forever — moderation, store replies, review import, widgets | Typically $10–$50/mo per reviews app |
| Shoppable social feeds | Social Pro — Instagram, TikTok, Social Board in same app | Dedicated feed apps $20–$40/mo each |
| Referrals & influencers | Social Pro — REF- codes, per-participant overrides, payouts view | Referral or affiliate apps $20–$80/mo |
| Fan Posts & customer account | Social Pro — UGC from customer accounts into your feed | Separate UGC or loyalty apps |
| Data consistency | Shared customer and order context | Manual exports or Zapier glue |
| Typical monthly stack cost | $0–$29 (one bill) | $50–$150+ across vendors |
When Vouch is a better fit
- You're a growing brand that wants reviews today and social growth next quarter — without re-installing.
- Your ops team wants one onboarding, one support contact, one changelog.
- You'd rather invest in Social Pro than coordinate three app renewals.
When Separate apps may suit you
- You need best-in-class depth in one category and already have enterprise contracts elsewhere.
- Each tool is heavily customized and migration cost outweighs consolidation.